For More Information
For more information about the BART Earthquake Safety Program, please call the Project Information Line at (510) 874-7425, or email earthquakesafety@bart.gov.
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Major Earthquake Safety Construction in Progress
Transbay Tube/San Francisco/Daly City
Orinda/Lafayette/Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill/Concord
Major Earthquake Safety Construction in Progress
As part of BART's ongoing systemwide Earthquake Safety Program, construction work is now in progress on several stations, structures and customer areas. Over the next several years, you will encounter work at various locations throughout the BART system. We appreciate your patience during this work, and will attempt to minimize construction-related noise, dust and inconvenience during the retrofit process. We anticipate the completion of all earthquake upgrades by 2018.
Construction Completed
- Concord, Daly City, El Cerrito Plaza, Lafayette, Lake Merritt, MacArthur, Rockridge and West Oakland stations
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA/Muni) Church Street Station (owned by BART)
- Parking structures at Concord, Daly City, El Cerrito del Norte, Hayward, Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre and Walnut Creek stations
- Elevated structures in Berkeley, Concord, Daly City, Hayward, Lafayette, West Oakland, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Francisco, Union City and Walnut Creek
- Transbay Tube Oakland Vibro-replacement and Ventilation Structure, Landside and Marine Vibro-replacement/Compaction Demonstration Programs and San Francisco Transition Structure
Construction in Progress
- El Cerrito del Norte, Orinda, Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre and Walnut Creek stations
- Elevated structures in Albany, El Cerrito, Fremont, East Oakland, North Oakland, Richmond and San Leandro
Construction Tentatively Scheduled to Begin in 2013
- Bay Fair, Coliseum/Oakland Airport, Fremont, Fruitvale, Hayward, San Leandro, South Hayward and Union City stations
The extent, hours and construction activities will vary at each location. Please watch for future updates with more details. As always, safety is BART's top priority. Our aim is to strengthen the BART system and facilities as quickly as possible, while maintaining BART service. We thank you again for your patience and cooperation.
Current Retrofits
Please scroll down for information on the current status of upgrades throughout the system. For more details you may email the Earthquake Safety Program.
Transbay Tube/San Francisco/Daly City
For more information about projects in San Francisco and Daly City, call the Project Information Line
at (415) 678-4018 or email earthquakesafety@bart.gov.
Oakland
For more information about projects in Oakland, call the Project Information Line at (510) 874-7425 Elevated Structures in East Oakland June 2012 to Late 2014 This project includes the reinforcement of elevated structures, along San Leandro Street from Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station to the San Leandro Border. During construction you can expect temporary sidewalk closures, lane closures, and some temporary reduction of available street parking. Elevated Structures in North Oakland October 2011 to Mid-2013 This project includes the reinforcement of elevated structures along Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Way from 47th Street in Oakland to 62nd Street in Berkeley. During construction you can expect temporary sidewalk closures, lane closures, and some temporary reduction of available street parking. Please note the following impacts:
or email earthquakesafety@bart.gov.
- The median along MLK Jr. Way will be used as a work area, and will be surrounded by a visual barrier.
- The northbound and southbound lanes immediately adjacent to the median on MLK Jr. Way will be closed.
- Drivers will not be able to make some left turns from MLK Jr. Way onto cross streets and vehicle traffic across MLK Jr. Way will be intermittently prohibited at some intersections.
- Several pedestrian crosswalks across MLK Jr. Way will be closed. If a pedestrian crosswalk is closed, please observe the detour signs and proceed to the nearest crosswalk and utilize flagmen where necessary.
Orinda/Lafayette/Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill/Concord
For more information about projects in Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord, call the
Project Information Line at (925) 603-5342 or email earthquakesafety@bart.gov.
Orinda, Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Stations
This project includes the reinforcement of elevated structures throughout the stations. During construction, pedestrian access in and around the stations will change and public parking will be reduced periodically.
Orinda Station
July 2012 to Early 2014
Walnut Creek Station
March 2012 to Late 2013
Please note the following impact: Beginning the week of December 17, 2012, the project will temporarily relocate 27 carpool parking spaces at Walnut Creek Station to the station’s main lot at the corner of Pringle Avenue and North California Boulevard for approximately six months.
View a map of the parking impacts at Walnut Creek Station.
Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Station
September 2011 to Mid-2013
Berkeley/Albany/El Cerrito/Richmond
For more information about projects in Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito and Richmond, call the El Cerrito del Norte Station August 2011 to Mid-2013
Project Information Line at (510) 412-5546 or email earthquakesafety@bart.gov.
This project includes the reinforcement of the elevated structures throughout the station. Construction is underway inside and around the station, and barriers around work areas may temporarily change pedestrian access and extend the time needed for pedestrians to navigate the station. During construction, public parking will also be reduced periodically.
Elevated Structures in Albany and El Cerrito
October 2011 to Mid-2014
This project includes the reinforcement of elevated structures throughout Albany, Berkeley and El Cerrito. During construction, segments of the Ohlone Greenway will be closed to bicycles and pedestrians. Users of the Ohlone Greenway will need to access local city streets to detour around the closures. Vehicle traffic should not be affected.
Below are the approximate construction start dates and locations of work. Please watch for suggested detours, and look for signs with safety information and other notices.
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Ohlone Greenway Closings |
Anticipated |
Anticipated |
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Solano Ave. to Portland Ave. (Albany) |
Under Construction |
Summer 2013 |
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Moeser Ln. to Portola Ave. (El Cerrito) |
Under Construction |
Summer 2013 |
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Portola Ave. to Manila Ave. (El Cerrito) |
Under Construction |
Fall 2013 |
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Central Ave. to Stockton Ave. (El Cerrito) |
Under Construction |
Spring 2014 |
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Note: All dates are subject to change. |
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Elevated Structures in Richmond
June 2012 to Early 2014
This project includes the reinforcement of elevated structures throughout Richmond. Construction is underway where BART crosses 22nd Street, 23rd Street, Broadway and Carlson Boulevard. During construction you can expect temporary sidewalk closures, lane closures, and some temporary reduction of available street parking.
San Leandro/San Lorenzo/Hayward/Union City/Fremont
For more information about projects in San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Union City and Fremont,
call the Project Information Line at (510) 476-3876 or email earthquakesafety@bart.gov.
Elevated Structures in San Leandro and Fremont
This project includes the reinforcement of elevated structures throughout the cities. During construction you can expect temporary sidewalk closures, lane closures, and some temporary reduction of available street parking.
San Leandro
June 2012 to Late 2014
Along San Leandro Boulevard from the Oakland Border to Bay Fair Station
View a map of the parking impacts at Bay Fair Station.
View a map of the parking impacts at San Leandro Station.
Fremont
December 2012 to Mid-2013
Alameda Creek and Union Pacific Railroad grade separations
Completed Retrofits
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Project |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
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Elevated Structures in Berkeley |
February 2012 |
April 2013 |
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Elevated Structures in West Oakland, between the Transbay Tube Portal and Interstate 880 |
March 2011 |
April 2013 |
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El Cerrito Plaza Station |
July 2010 |
April 2013 |
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Elevated Structures in Hayward and Union City |
December 2012 |
February 2013 |
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Elevated Structures in San Francisco and Daly City |
April 2010 |
February 2012 |
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Elevated Structures in West Oakland, between Interstate 880 and Martin Luther King Jr. Way |
January 2011 |
February 2012 |
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Lafayette Station |
May 2011 |
January 2012 |
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Elevated Structues in Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord |
June 2010 |
January 2012 |
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Hayward Parking Structure |
May 2009 |
September 2011 |
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Concord Station |
August 2010 |
July 2011 |
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El Cerrito del Norte Parking Structure |
December 2008 |
March 2011 |
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West Oakland Station |
February 2009 |
February 2011 |
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Daly City Station |
April 2009 |
December 2010 |
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Daly City Parking Structure |
December 2008 |
May 2010 |
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Walnut Creek Station Parking Structure |
September 2009 |
April 2010 |
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Concord Station Parking Structure |
May 2009 |
April 2010 |
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Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Station Parking Structure |
December 2008 |
January 2010 |
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Rockridge Station |
December 2008 |
December 2009 |
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Lake Merritt Station |
May 2009 |
September 2009 |
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MacArthur Station |
April 2009 |
August 2009 |
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San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA/Muni) Church Street Station (Owned by BART) |
January 2009 |
June 2009 |
Last Updated: June 14, 2013
